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* Integrative Agriculture

Integrative Agriculture

Time: 1:00 pm

Integrative Agriculture for Middle School Teachers & Join Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation and University of Maryland Extension for a jam-packed workshop. Sessions run 1-5pm the first day and 9am-4pm the second day, with a farm-to-fork luncheon on day two! $35 registration. More info: peppig@maefonline.com, 410-939-9030.

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* Integrative Agriculture

Integrative Agriculture

Time: 9:00 am

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* Nature Story Hour at Cylburn

Nature Story Hour at Cylburn

Time: 11:00 am

Nature Story Hour at Cylburn. 11am-12pm. Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Ave. Every Thursday. For preschool children and parents. For more info: storyhour@cylburnassociation.org.
* CGRN Site Share Trainings

CGRN Site Share Trainings

Time: 3:30 pm

CGRN Site Share Trainings. The Parks & People Foundation, 800 Wyman Park Dr. Suite 010. & 3:30-4:30pm on 8/5 and 6:30-7:30 on 8/10. Are you interested in meeting other CGRN members while learning about other Baltimore gardens and helping CGRN to better assess the needs of local greeners? Join us to learn how to use the survey tool and get assigned to visit two other CGRN gardens. More info: 410-448-5663 x128.

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* Plants and People

Plants and People

Time: 1:30 pm

Plants and People 1:30- 3:30pm. Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory, Druid Hill Park Every Sunday. All programs are FREE to the public, $2 donation requested. Info: Betsy Nettelbeck 410-396-0008.
* Saturday Gardening Workshops

Saturday Gardening Workshops

Time: 2:00 pm

Gardening Workshops with the Free School at Participation Park. 2-4pm. 1100 Forrest St. Every Saturday through 8/21. Hands-on, focusing on the basics of organic gardening. 9/4 we’ll be planting seedlings for the next CGRN Give Away Day!
* Saturday Gardening Workshops

Saturday Gardening Workshops

Time: 2:00 pm

Gardening Wkshp

Time: 2:00 pm

Participation Park, 1100 Forrest St, 21202 The workshop will be very hands-on, focusing on the basics of organic gardening (soil preparation, planting seeds, weeding, watering, composting, harvesting etc.) Participants will have the option of maintaining their own individual plot or working on the larger communal garden.
* CSBA Monthly Happy Hour

CSBA Monthly Happy Hour

Time: 6:00 pm

Location Varies, Baltimore First Monday of Month, Check the CSBA, Chesapeake Sustainable Business Alliance, website for updates, 410 929 5625 or email info@csballiance.org

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* CGRN Site Share Trainings

CGRN Site Share Trainings

Time: 6:30 pm

CGRN Site Share Trainings. The Parks & People Foundation, 800 Wyman Park Dr. Suite 010. & 3:30-4:30pm on 8/5 and 6:30-7:30 on 8/10. Are you interested in meeting other CGRN members while learning 8/10 about other Baltimore gardens and helping CGRN to better assess the needs of local greeners? Join us to learn how to use the survey tool and get assigned to visit two other CGRN gardens. More info: 410-448-5663 x128.

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* Nature Story Hour at Cylburn

Nature Story Hour at Cylburn

Time: 11:00 am

Composting in the City

Time: 6:00 pm

Composting in the City. 6-7:30pm. The Baltimore Free Farm, 3519 Ash St. Afraid that starting a compost pile will attract rats or other pests? Not sure exactly what you can and can’t add to your pile? Join Master Composter Angela Smith to learn how to compost in your garden. For more info and to RSVP: 410-448-5663 x128, community.greening@parksandpeople.org

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* Carries Monthly Gardening Tips

Carries Monthly Gardening Tips

Time: 10:00 am

Carrie\'s Monthly Gardening Tips. 10-12pm. Valley View Farms, 11035 York Rd. Join Carrie Engel on the second Saturday of each month to discuss seasonal gardening issues and tips! More info: 410-527-0700, carrie@valleyviewfarms.com,
* Plants and People

Plants and People

Time: 1:30 pm

Saturday Gardening Workshops

Time: 2:00 pm

Saturday Gardening Workshops

Time: 2:00 pm

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* Rainbarrel Rodeo

Rainbarrel Rodeo

Time: 6:00 pm

Herring Run Rainbarrel Rodeo. 6-8pm. Herring Run Park at Hall Spring Herring Run Watershed Association offers rainbarrel workshops on the third Thursday of every month (7/15, 8/19, 9/16). Participants learn every aspect of rain barrel construction and installation, and build their very own rain barrel! Contact Ashley Traut at 410-254-1577 or atraut@herringrun.org to register. 9/11: Activate Your Inner Citizen– Part 1. 10-3pm. Morgan State. 1700 E Cold spring Ln.

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* HRWA Rainbarrel Rodeo

HRWA Rainbarrel Rodeo

Time: 6:00 pm

Herring Run Park @ Hall Spring Herring Run Watershed Association offers rain barrel workshops on the third Thursday of every month Participants learn every aspect of rain barrel construction and installation, and build their very own rain barrel! Contact Ashley Traut at 410-254-1577 or atraut@herringrun.org to register.
* Paul Greenberg

Paul Greenberg

Time: 6:30 pm

Talks about his latest book, Four Fish. Find out how humans impact the seafood industry and how farming practices impact our environment. Southeast Library

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* Nature Story Hour at Cylburn

Nature Story Hour at Cylburn

Time: 11:00 am

Nature Story Hour at Cylburn. 11am-12pm. Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Ave. Every Thursday. For preschool children and parents. For more info: storyhour@cylburnassociation.org.

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* Plants and People

Plants and People

Time: 1:30 pm

Saturday Gardening Workshops

Time: 2:00 pm

Saturday Gardening Workshops

Time: 2:00 pm

Bike Tour and Garden Party

Time: 2:00 pm

Spokes of Growth Bike Tour

Time: 2:00 pm

Spokes of Growth Bike Tour. 2-7pm. Duncan Street Miracle Garden, 1800 N Duncan St. Everyone is invited. A must-not-miss event this summer!!! See flyer above and look for more info in August.

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* Family Volunteering at Farm

Family Volunteering at Farm

Time: 9:00 am

Family Volunteering at Great Kids Farm. 9am-12pm. 6601 Baltimore National Pike. 7/17, 8/24, and 9/18. Projects includes vegetable planting and harvesting, soil preparing and weeding, general farm chores and caring for goats and chickens. RSVP: Nan Bambara, 410-366-1722.
* Volunteer at Great Kids Farm

Volunteer at Great Kids Farm

Time: 9:00 am

Family Volunteering at Great Kids Farm 6601 Baltimore National Pike, 21228 Projects includes vegetable planting and harvesting, soil preparing and weeding, general farm chores and caring for goats and chickens. RSVP: Nan Bambara, 410-366-1722.
* Baltimore Sustaianbility Mtg

Baltimore Sustaianbility Mtg

Time: 4:00 pm

Baltimore Commission on Sustainability Meeting 417 E. Fayette St., 8th Floor, Baltimore Public meetings the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4pm at the Baltimore City www.baltimorecity.gov/sustainability

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* Nature Story Hour at Cylburn

Nature Story Hour at Cylburn

Time: 11:00 am

Nature Story Hour at Cylburn. 11am-12pm. Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Ave. Every Thursday. For preschool children and parents. For more info: storyhour@cylburnassociation.org.

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* CSBA Board Nominations Due

CSBA Board Nominations Due

Deadline - Nominations CSBA Board of Directors The Chesapeake Sustainable Business Alliance (CSBA) is currently seeking motivated dedicated individuals to fill vacancies on its Board of Directors. This Call for Nominations is an opportunity for you to nominate our network’s future leaders; you can nominate a friend or co-worker, and self-nominations are encouraged. A nominee must be a CSBA Member in good standing to join the Board of Directors. Pleaes download the Nominations Form (PDF). Nominees must complete the Nominations Form in its entirety and attach a copy of her/his resume and a statement of why s/he would like to join the Board. Please return all three documents electronically to John Shepley. For more information regarding the process or the nature of the Board positions, please email John Shepley or call him at 443-271-6836.

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* CGRN Volunteer Day

CGRN Volunteer Day

Time: 10:00 am

CGRN Volunteer Day: Park Heights Urban Garden. 330-3500 Woodland Ave Learn, volunteer, and have a good time outside in this community garden! Volunteer Work Days occur on the last Saturday of every month March — October, 10am-12pm. Open to every one of all ages. All tools, materials, and refreshments provided. To RSVP and more info, contact 410-448-5663, commnity.greening@parksandpeople.org.
* CGRN Volunteer Day

CGRN Volunteer Day

Time: 10:00 am

CGRN Volunteer Day: Park Heights Urban Garden. 10-12pm. 3300-3500 Woodland Ave. Learn, volunteer, and have a good time outside in this community garden! Volunteer Work Days occur on the last Saturday of every month Mar-Oct, 10am-12pm. Open to every one of all ages. All tools, materials, and refresh ments provided. To RSVP and more info, contact 410-448-5663, community.greening@parksandpeople.org.
* Plants and People

Plants and People

Time: 1:30 pm

CGRN Volunteer Day

Time: 10:00 pm

CGRN Volunteer Day: Park Heights Urban Garden 10-12pm 330-3500 Woodland Ave. 21215 Learn, volunteer, and have a good time outside in this community garden! Volunteer Work Days occur on the last Saturday of every month March — October, 10am-12pm. Open to every one of all ages. All tools, materials, and refreshments provided. Contact the CGRN Coordinator at 410-448-5663 or community.greening@parksandpeople.org to RSVP and for more info.

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